As the nation honors its educators for National Teacher Day on May 7, people in the field find themselves increasingly under fire. As many of America’s public school teachers face layoffs, the country’s politicians and public could be accused of giving lip service to the importance of education as teachers’ authority is dismantled in the classroom. Already derided for “only” working nine months a yea ...

Rebuilding Together Central Ohio, an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home, and its sponsors prepare for Rebuilding Together’s National Rebuilding Month. ...

Mayor Coleman and the City of Columbus offer congratulations to Clarence Simmons of SIMCO Construction LTD and Eugene Griffin of Dynamix Engineering LTD, the 2013 Frederick J. Yates Memorial Scholarship Minority Business Award Winners. ...

Recognizing the direct link between dental health and overall health, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners is offering a countywide Dental Discount Program to provide residents and families who are not covered by dental insurance with discounts on certain dental services and procedures. ...

Ohioans are dying from drug overdoses at record-high rates, the state Department of Health said Friday as it released 2011 figures that place the blame on prescription painkillers and also show a worsening heroin problem. ...

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) once again hosted the Mayor’s Education Commission on Monday, April 29, at the Karl Road Branch. ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is seeking candidates for Metal/Non Metal General and Electrical Mine Inspectors in the Northeast District:Hebron,OH;Warrendale,PA;Albany,NY& Wyomissing, PA. ...

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Taking application for very nice 2 and 3 bedroom subsidized units. ...

Recognizing the many benefits of community gardens, the city of Columbus and Franklin County announced recipients of their joint community garden grants program. $53,200 in funding was allocated to 42 local community gardens this year. ...